Ishan ruled out of 2nd T20I, paves way for Sooryavanshi's return to playing XI
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand due to an adductor strain, potentially allowing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to return to the playing XI. India currently leads the five-match series 1-0 following a high-scoring victory in the opener.
Why it matters
The injury forces a tactical shift for the Indian team during a competitive international series, highlighting the depth of their squad.
India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could get another opportunity in the playing XI after wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the second T20I against New Zealand with a low-grade right adductor strain. The injury has opened up a selection question for India ahead of Saturday's encounter at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, with the team management weighing its options after a record-breaking chase in the series opener.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Kishan sustained the injury during the first T20I. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress, but the wicketkeeper-batter will miss the second match as India look to extend their 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Sooryavanshi, who was part of India's squad but missed the opening match, is among the possible options to replace Kishan.
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